(COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine issued the following statement regarding the death of Dr. John Willke:
"Fran and I are saddened by the passing of our friend Dr. John Willke. Dr. Willke was a worldwide leader in the right to life movement. He and his wife Barbara brought great passion to their mission to protect the unborn. Dr. Willke also brought his professional skills as a doctor to help support this mission. He will be remembered as a great teacher and friend and stalwart leader in giving a voice to the most vulnerable in our society. He will be greatly missed."